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botanical name:
Magnolia 'Raspberry Ice'

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree
height: 5.00m width: 5.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: green
flower colour: pink
main period of interest: Spring

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -12°C
USDA zone: 8 to 9

description:
Small spreading tree. Attractive large pink and white flowers flushed with purple from the base, produced over a relatively long period in spring.

cultivation:
Not too fussy about soil, moist, reasonably fertile, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil is ideal. Will thrive in heavy clay and tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Best with some protection from strong winds, in sun or part shade. Flower buds may suffer damage from hard frosts.
If required, prune after flowering.

other notes:
Gresham hybrid, a cross from M. liliiflora and M. x veitchii